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JOBS AND SKILLS

Look west for help

Ealing Work West , part of Ealing Council , can connect you to various employment and training opportunities via local organisations , reports Iva Manova .
TRAINING FOR JOB SEEKERS The council ’ s partner West London College is offering various training and sector-based work academy programmes , such as : n Skills for Londoners – a one-week programme of intensive support if you have been recently made redundant or looking for a career change . Taking place every month , it can help you build confidence to be successful at interviews n Career Clinic academy – preemployment training , designed by the NHS , if you are interested in a career in the health or care sectors n Civil service sector-based academy – a one-week online programme taking place monthly to prepare you for a career in the civil service n Women in construction – pre‐employment course for women to discover a varied , exciting and well‐paid career in construction n Scaffolding academy – training for those looking to work in the scaffolding trade n Green skills sector-based academy – pre-employment training and introduction to external wall insulation , working with Green Homes Grant scheme employers n SCS Railways – pre-employment programme if you want to work for one of the largest HS2 contractors or their supply chain n Construction boot camp – preemployment programme to introduce you to various trades including brickwork , dry lining , plumbing , electrical installation , carpentry . For more information , visit www . wlc . ac . uk / courses or email lis @ wlc . ac . uk
EVENTS TO HELP YOU FIND A JOB On the Ealing Work West website , you can find free , informative and interactive virtual webinars and workshops to help you find a job ,
MORE INFO For more information , visit www . ealingworkwest . com , email workwestadmin @ ealing . gov . uk or call us on 020 8825 8486 – Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm .
apprenticeship , traineeship or simply give you a career direction .
Councillor Bassam Mahfouz , cabinet member for decent living incomes , said : “ The council and its partners have been doing as much as possible to support residents during the pandemic , and that has included help with finding employment and training . Ealing Work West is a great place to start if you need advice or guidance .”
OBTAINING NEW SKILLS Our adult learning team offers a wide range of workshops and courses , many of which free , to help you develop new skills or gain better employment . Find out more on the Ealing Work West Website . Courses include : English ; maths ; customer service ; preparing for work ( digital skills , interview practice , CV and cover letters writing ); creative and crafts ; and health and wellbeing .
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